Secondary Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and professional Secondary Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across the Portsmouth area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students and schools on a day‑to‑day, short‑term, or long‑term basis.

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with learning, complete set work, and maintain high standards of behaviour throughout lessons.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, tutors, youth workers, and experienced education professionals looking to build a career within secondary education.

• Supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher
• Deliver pre‑planned lesson materials and instructions
• Ensure students remain focused and engaged with learning
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations
• Support students with classwork and learning activities where appropriate
• Cover a range of subjects across the secondary curriculum
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently

• Experience working with young people
• Confident leading groups of students independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, professional, and adaptable approach
• Excellent classroom management abilities
• Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply

• Position: Secondary Cover Supervisor
• Location: Portsmouth
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working Pattern: Full‑time or flexible opportunities available
• Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

• Experience working with young people essential
• Classroom experience desirable but not essential
• Safeguarding training can be provided
• Enhanced DBS desirable or willingness to obtain one

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities available
• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers
• Access to a variety of secondary school opportunities across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas

If you're looking for a Secondary Cover Supervisor role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.